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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Motor Racing Network To Knoxville Nationals

Motor Racing Network is
expanding its lineup of exclusive online content to include three special
editions of “Winged Nation” in early August, previewing the 52nd
Goodyear Knoxville Nationals.

Co-hosts Kendra Jacobs and
Steve Post will be on location at Knoxville Raceway in Central Iowa for three
nights of coverage – Aug. 7-9 – leading up to the World of Outlaws Sprint
Car showcase known as the “Grand Daddy of Them All.”

“For sprint car enthusiasts,
this is Daytona and Indianapolis all rolled into one,” said Motor Racing
Network President and Executive Producer David Hyatt. “The Knoxville Nationals
is an annual fixture on the August motor sports calendar and we’re proud to be
part of it this year with three nights of exclusive online programming to help
set the stage.”

“Winged Nation,” now in its
second season, can be heard exclusively at www.motorracingnetwork.com
each Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. (EDT). The three special one-hour broadcasts
from Knoxville will be streamed each evening at 5 p.m. (local time) in front of
a live audience behind the main grandstands at Knoxville Raceway. Jacobs will
be joined by guest co-host Toby Kruse, Knoxville Raceway general manager, on
Tuesday, Aug. 7. She and Post will anchor the two other broadcasts Aug. 8-9.

“Everyone knows the history
and professionalism of MRN’s NASCAR coverage and that’s truly carried over to
the ‘Winged Nation’ show,” Kruse said. “Sprint car fans around the country
anxiously await each Tuesday’s program to hear the latest breaking news and
updates courtesy of Steve and Kendra. For me to try and fill Steve’s shoes and
co-host with Kendra that first night will be exciting.”

MRN’s online schedule that
week also will include the regular airing of “Winged Nation” on Tuesday, Aug.
7, at 12 p.m. (EDT). MotorRacingNetwork.com features a regular lineup of
excusive streaming content covering a number of racing series.

“MRN Motorsports Monday”
airs weekly at 12 p.m., hosted by Woody Cain and Kyle Rickey. “Winged Nation”
kicks off Tuesday’s webcasts followed by “The Paddock,” a review of open-wheel
racing in the IZOD IndyCar Series and Formula One. Co-hosted by MRN
producer Eric Morse and driver John Andretti, the show is streamed live from
1-2 p.m. each Tuesday.